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Unisys Corporation is a global technology solutions company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The company provides cloud, AI, digital workplace, logistics, and enterprise computing services.<ref name=":19" />

History

Founding

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A person doing data entry on a Unisys system in 1989

Unisys' history dates back to 1873 with E. Remington & Sons and the introduction of the first commercially viable typewriter to use the QWERTY keyboard layout.<ref name=":19">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Over a hundred years later, the company became known as Unisys in 1986 through the merger of mainframe corporations Sperry and Burroughs, with Burroughs buying Sperry for $4.8 billion.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

The new company's name was chosen from over 31,000 submissions in an internal competition when Christian Machen submitted the word "Unisys", which was composed of parts of the words "united", "information", and "systems".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

The merger was the largest in the computer industry at the time and made Unisys the second-largest computer company with annual revenue of $10.5 billion.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> W. Michael Blumenthal became CEO and Chairman.<ref name=":8" />

20th century

Soon after the merger, the market for proprietary mainframe-class systems, the mainstream product of Unisys and its competitors such as IBM, saw a decline<ref name=":13">Template:Cite web</ref> that continues, at a slower rate, today. Unisys responded by making the strategic decision to shift into high-end servers, including 32-bit processor Windows Servers and information technology (IT) services, such as systems integration, outsourcing, and related technical services, while holding onto the profitable revenue stream from maintaining its installed base of proprietary mainframe hardware and applications.<ref name=":13" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 1988, the company acquired Convergent Technologies, creators of Convergent Technologies Operating System (CTOS).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 1990, Blumenthal resigned.<ref name=":8" /> James Unruh, formerly of Memorex and Honeywell, became the new CEO and Chairman after Blumenthal's departure and continued in both roles until 1997, when Larry Weinbach of Arthur Andersen became the new CEO.<ref name=":8">Template:Cite news</ref>

21st century

Unisys launched their business process consulting service in 2004. This service called Business Blueprints helped developers create high level models of their own software.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Joseph McGrath served as CEO and President from January 2005, until September, 2008. On October 7, 2008, J. Edward Coleman replaced McGrath as CEO and Chairman.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On November 10, 2008, the company was removed from the S&P 500 index when the market capitalization of the company had fallen below the S&P 500 minimum of $4 billion.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2010, Unisys sold its Medicare processing Health Information Management service to Molina Healthcare for $135 million.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On October 6, 2014, after six years as CEO and chairman, Unisys announced that Coleman was stepping down effective December 1, 2014.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In December 2014, Unisys named Peter Altabef as its new president and CEO, replacing J. Edward Coleman.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The company also announced that Paul Weaver, who was serving as the interim board chairman, would assume that position on a permanent basis as of January 1, 2015.<ref name="Forbes1">Template:Cite news</ref>

In February 2020, SAIC announced plans to acquire Unisys Federal, the company’s federal defense contracting operation, for $1.2 billion.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> The company’s federal customer list included over a dozen military and civilian agencies.<ref name=":0" /> As part of the acquisition, Unisys has a licensing agreement with SAIC to continue providing its software to federal clients.<ref name=":1" />

In June 2020, Australia’s Home Affairs’ biometric identification system, built in part through partnership with Unisys, was launched.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Unisys made several acquisitions in 2021. In June, the company announced the acquisition of Unify Square,<ref name=":3">Template:Cite web</ref> which provides software and services which help enterprises manage collaboration and communication platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.<ref name=":3" /> In November, Mobinergy, a mobile device management software company, was acquired;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and in December, Unisys acquired CompuGain, an Amazon Web Services Advanced Consulting Partner.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In July 2021, Unisys partnered with Vodafone to help the company boost its IT services.<ref name=":9">Template:Cite news</ref> The two launched “Vodafone Digital Factory,” and Unisys helped Vodafone clients with technologies like AI, virtual, and augmented reality, and blockchain.<ref name=":9" />

In May 2022, the company joined the Plug and Play Enterprise Tech program.<ref name=":5">Template:Cite web</ref> This allowed Unisys to source and partner with technology startups to access and use early-stage emerging technology.<ref name=":5" />

On April 1, 2025, Michael M. Thomson, the company’s president and COO, assumed the position of CEO.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Recognition and awards

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  • In 2021 and 2023, Unisys was recognized as an Innovator and a Leader, respectively, in Avasant’s RadarView for Digital Workplace Services<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In the 2023 and 2024-2025 reports, Unisys was named a Leader in Avasant’s End-User Computing Services RadarView.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2024, Unisys was recognized as a Disruptor in Avasant’s Freight and Logistics Digital Services RadarView Report.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2024, Unisys was recognized as an Innovator in Avasant’s Data Center Managed Services RadarView, Application Modernization Services RadarView, Multisourcing Service Integration RadarView, and the Hybrid Enterprise Cloud Services RadarView.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Information Services Group (ISG)

  • In 2024, Unisys was named a global leader in ISG’s Advanced Analytics and AI Services Provider Lens.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2024, Unisys was recognized as a leader in the ISG Provider Lens Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem Quadrant Report.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
  • In 2024, Unisys was recognized as a leader in ISG’s Private/Hybrid Cloud Data Center Services Provider Lens, Multi Public Cloud Services Provider Lens, Cybersecurity Solutions and Services Provider Lens, and as a Paragon Awards Winner for transformation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2023, Unisys was recognized as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ Future of Work - Services and Solutions Quadrant Reports.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2023, Unisys was named a leader in ISG Provider Lens – Private/Hybrid Cloud Data Center Services,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Multi Public Cloud Services,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Cybersecurity Solutions and Services.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2021, Unisys was recognized as a global leader in ISG’s Provider Lens report for its cloud and infrastructure services.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Everest Group

  • In 2022, Unisys was recognized as a Major Contender in Cloud Services for North America and Europe in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2024, the company was recognized as a leader in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix: Digital Workplace Services for midmarket enterprises.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

IDC

  • In 2023, Unisys was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Human-First Digital Workplace Vendor Assessment.<ref name=":21">Template:Cite web</ref>
  • In 2023, Unisys was named in IDC’s, Worldwide Application Modernization Services MarketScape, Worldwide Managed Public Cloud Services MarketScape, and the Cloud Professional Services WW Higher Education.<ref name=":21" />
  • In 2024, Unisys was named in IDC’s Cloud Professional Services North America State & Local Government MarketScape.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Forbes

  • In 2025, Unisys was named a Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Engineers.<ref name=":2" />
  • In 2023, Unisys was named a Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, Best Employers for Diversity, and one of America’s Best Midsize Employers.<ref name=":2" />
  • In 2022, Unisys was named a Forbes’ Best Workplaces for Women.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Products and services

Unisys offers a range of IT services, including:

  • Outsourced managed services<ref name=":14" />
  • Systems integration and consulting services<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Application management and device management software<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":15">Template:Cite web</ref>
  • High end server technology<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":16">Template:Cite news</ref>
  • Maintenance and support services<ref name=":14">Template:Cite news</ref>
  • Cybersecurity services<ref name=":7">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":16" />
  • Digital workplace services (DWS)<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":15" /><ref name=":17">Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Cloud and infrastructure services<ref name=":7" />
  • Enterprise computing services<ref name=":7" />
  • Business process services<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":16" />
  • Field services and support<ref name=":16" />

Unisys operates data centers around the world to support its service offerings.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Digital Workplace Services (DWS)

Digital workplace services deliver technologies focused on improving employee experience, collaboration, productivity, and end-to-end IT support.<ref name=":18">Template:Cite web</ref> Unisys’ DWS capabilities include:

  • Digital transformation consulting<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Workplace as a Service (WaaS)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Intelligent workplace services<ref name=":18" />
  • Unified experience management<ref name=":18" />
  • Modern device management<ref name=":18" />
  • Seamless Collaboration<ref name=":18" />

In 2021, Unisys acquired Unify Square - a company that helped others manage collaboration and communications platforms<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> - and Mobinenergy - a unified endpoint management expert.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> These companies now operate as part of Unisys’ Digital Workplace Services business unit.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Cloud, Applications, and Infrastructure (CA & I)

Unisys’ CA&I segment provides: applications, cloud, cloud AI, cybersecurity, and data.<ref name=":18" />

In 2020, California State University used Unisys’ CloudForte and Managed Security Services to integrate its hybrid-cloud environment.<ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref>

After acquiring the company CompuGain, Unisys furthered its cloud capabilities, including hybrid cloud and cloud optimization, agile cloud migration, cloud-native capabilities, and data governance.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Cybersecurity

In November 2020, Unisys updated its Stealth platform to include visualization and dashboard tools to make it easier for an organization to track security in real-time.<ref name=":4">Template:Cite web</ref> The new version made it possible for cybersecurity teams to see relationships between all network endpoints, including multiple clouds and edge computing platforms.<ref name=":4" />

Enterprise Computing (ECS)

Enterprise computing refers to information technology tools used to implement, configure, maintain, and operate enterprise systems.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Unisys’ ECS offerings include:

  • ClearPath: Provides secure, high-performance processing for business operations, optimizing mainframes, modernizing applications, and enabling cloud transitions<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • License and support solutions<ref name=":18" />
  • Specialized services and next-generation computing<ref name=":18" />
  • Micro-market and business process solutions<ref name=":18" />
  • Financial services<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Travel and transportation<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Unisys was the first to develop a server architecture that supported four operating environments to run simultaneously on the same computer system in a single virtualized partition.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2013, Unisys won a $650 million Enterprise Computing Center Support contract to support the computer systems used by the Internal Revenue Service.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Partnerships

Unisys’ partnerships include:

Projects

Some of Unisys’ projects include:

Consumerization of IT

A Unisys-sponsored study conducted by IDC revealed a gap between the activities and the expectations of the new “iWorker” generation and organizations’ ability to support their needs.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Results indicated that organizations still rely on outdated, standardized IT models, preventing them from benefitting from newer networked technologies.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Unisys Innovation Program (UIP)

Unisys Innovation Program is a contest for engineering students in India to develop career-ready skills by solving real-world problems with current technologies. It is open to all engineering students in computer science, information technology, and related fields.<ref name=":20">Template:Cite web</ref> Students have the opportunity to be mentored by tech industry professionals in various fields.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> As of 2021, more than 55,000 students have participated. UIP was established in 2009 under the name Cloud 20/20.<ref name=":20" />

People and Culture

Unisys was named to Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list 2024;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> America’s Most Loved Workplaces list 2024;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the 2023 Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity list;<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> the Fair360 Noteworthy Companies list;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the 2023 and 2022 Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women list;<ref name=":2" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and is a multi-year DivHERsity award winner.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Unisys earned a top score on the Disability Equality Index for five consecutive years (2020-2024).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The company was recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”<ref name=":10">Template:Cite web</ref> The Disability Equality Index is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities.<ref name=":10" /> It is a “comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion.”<ref name=":10" />

In November 2021, Unisys launched its UGrow program to help its employees grow internally.<ref name=":11">Template:Cite web</ref> The program makes and offers different courses focused on skills needed by Unisys employees.<ref name=":11" /> Company employees also have access to Unisys University, which provides free certifications for over 100 different skills.<ref name=":11" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Courses cover topics such as management, team leadership, communication, and culture.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The courses are organized around Unisys’ core business functions.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Carbon Footprint Reduction

In 2006, Unisys committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 75% by 2026.<ref name=":12">Template:Cite web</ref> It achieved this five years early in 2021.<ref name=":12" /> A year later, the company announced a new goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2030.<ref name=":12" /> The company also participates in the Carbon Disclosure Project and UN Global Compact.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Controversies

In 1987, Unisys was sued with Rockwell Shuttle Operations Company for $5.2 million by two former employees of the Unisys Corporation, one a subcontractor responsible for the computer programs for the space shuttle.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The suit filed by Sylvia Robins, a former Unisys engineer, and Ria Solomon, who worked for Robins, charges that the two were forced from their jobs and harassed after complaining about safety violations and inflated costs.

In 1998, Unisys Corporation agreed to pay the government $2.25 million to settle allegations that it supplied refurbished, rather than new, computer materials to several federal agencies in violation of the terms of its contract. Unisys admitted to supplying re-worked or refurbished computer components to various civilian and military agencies in the early 1990s, when the contract required the company to provide new equipment. The market price for the refurbished material was less than the price for new material which the government paid.<ref>[1] Government Contract Fraud 12/03/1998 (Date of Settlement Announcement)</ref>

In 1998, Unisys was found guilty of price inflation and government contract fraud, with the company settling to avoid further prosecution.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Lockheed Martin and Unisys paid the government $3.15 million to settle allegations that Unisys inflated the prices of spare parts sold to the U.S. Department of Commerce for its NEXRAD Doppler Radar System, in violation of the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In October 2005, The Washington Post reported that the company had allegedly overbilled on the $1-to-3-billion Transportation Security Administration contract for almost 171,000 hours of labor and overtime at up to the maximum rate of $131.13 per hour, including 24,983 hours not allowed by the contract. Unisys denied wrongdoing.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2007, Unisys was said to be under investigation by the FBI for allegedly failing to detect cybersecurity incidents related to the hacking of U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Unisys reported that it had not been notified by the FBI or the Committee on Homeland Security of an investigation.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The company denied all charges and said it had documentation disproving the allegations.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2007, Unisys was found guilty of misrepresentation of retiree benefits. A federal judge in Pennsylvania ordered Unisys to reinstate within 60 days free lifetime retiree medical benefits to 12 former employees who were employed by a Unisys predecessor, the Burroughs Corporation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2007, there was a trademark infringement case between Visible Systems Corporation and Unisys. The court determined that Visible Systems had a right to a trademark in the word VISIBLE and that Unisys had to “permanently enjoin” from using the trademarks or service marks 3D VISIBLE ENTERPRISE, SD-VE, or VISIBLE to prevent customers from connecting Unisys with Visible Systems’ products or services.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2010, Unisys Hungary terminated the local Workers' Union representative Gabor Pinter's employment contract with immediate effect for raising concerns about unpaid overtime. According to the 2012 verdict of the Labour Court of Budapest, Unisys acted illegally and was ordered to pay unpaid wages and benefits, legal costs, and three months' average salary as compensation.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

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